Seeking Solitude
I came here seeking solitude,
And found I like the quiet,
But am afraid of the alone.
I came here spent and desiring rest,
And found bounding energy
Yearning for outlet.
Busy energy-
Worldy energy.
“Rest,” You said, “Be still.”
But I find myself restless
And in perpetual motion.
In obedience and with discipline of will,
I sit.
Quiet.
Unmoving.
Eyes closed and thoughts clearing.
And finally,
I sink into Your grace.
-Cari Kaufman
Written on retreat at St Scholastica, 2/25/2011
Beautiful, Cari! My soul echoes those cries. So glad your time away was refreshing…
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love these…
fabulous word painting..
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Just beautiful… thank you for sharing!
stunning imagery…
would love to have you participate poets rally week 39…
Cheers!
Please feel free to share 1 to 3 poems with our potluck poetry today, first time participants could use old poems or poems unrelated to our theme, Thanks..
Happy Monday!
Love your blog, your poetry is impressive!
share and enjoy some encouragement…